Turtle Lake – Turtle Lake hill – Mamadaviti hill – Mtatsminda

The route was selected to study diversity of ecosystems, forest steppes, their density and approximate reserve, natural and artificial forest massives, growth class processes in various ecosystems, as well as to get information about dynamics of forest ecosystems.
The route begins at north-west bank of Turtle Lake, directed to west, after a small ascent goes on the crown of the Turtle Lake hill across the forest on the ground road. From this point the Lake and its vicinity are well visible. After that the route descents to “Nightingale Grove”, crosses Varaziskhevi and goes over to Mtatsminda Park across Mamadaviti hill. Here, going through pine and cedar plants, the route ends at main motor-way of Mtatsminda, from where one can see some splendid views of the city.

Discovering Kvemo Kartli Region

This tour gives an opportunity to visit one of the most attractive protected areas – Dashbashi Canyon Natural Monument, observe German cultural heritage of XIX century preserved in village Asureti and taste different varieties of local cheese. While visiting Administration of Algeti National Park you will be informed about importance of establishing and management of protected areas. By the end of the tour you will get a unique possibility to taste local traditional cuisine, feast accompanied by Georgian folklore.
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09:00 – Leaving Ilia State University area to Kvemo Kartli direction (120 km)

Samegrelo and Adjara Protected Areas

During the tour you will visit natural attractions of unique Colchic landscapes and ethnographical features of western Georgia. At the beginning of your adventure you will sail boat through the limestone rocks of Martvili canyon fascinating with its waterfalls. Here you will visit local family wine cellar and taste bio wine produced in Georgian jars - “Qvevri” with traditional megrelian cuisine. Second part of the tour will present one of the distinctive site of Adjara region – Machakheli valley. It will introduce local natural biodiversity and culture. You will visit X century wine cellar, meet traditional craftsman and get acquainted with the local cuisine and folklore.
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